TM 5-2350-377-13&P
0007
TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT - Continued
3.
Adjust the hard throttle so engine idles at 750-850 rpm to maintain hydraulic pressure. Allow engine to idle for
five minutes so that the vehicle will settle into a constant position.
NOTE
Every time the tracks are loosened by track loosening switch, adjust tension in both tracks
one at a time using the steps listed below.
4.
Move track loosening switch (Figure 2, Item 1) momentarily (two to three seconds) to loosen both tracks.
Vehicle will move slightly as track adjust cylinders retract.
1
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Figure 2. Track Tension Adjustment.
NOTE
Record measurement from middle of top of No. 4 roadwheel to track.
5.
Dismount vehicle and inspect track. The track should just touch the top of No. 3 roadwheel, and should be
1-1/4 to 2 inches (3.2 to 5.1 cm) above the top of No. 4 roadwheel (Figure 3).
1-1/4 TO 2 IN. (3.2 TO 5.1 CM)
BETWEEN TOP OF
MEASURE FROM
TRACK SHOULD
ROADWHEEL AND
MIDDLE OF TOP
TOUCH HERE
BOTTOM OF TRACK
OF ROADWHEEL
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
GROUND LEVEL
NO. 3 ROADWHEEL
NO. 4 ROADWHEEL
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Figure 3. Track Tension Adjustment.
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